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1 RatLaps ELISA English For quantification of fragments of type I collagen in rat/mouse serum or urine and released from rat/mouse bone into cell culture supernatants during bone resorption in vitro The RatLaps ELISA should be used for the in vitro determinations of C-terminal telopeptides in rat/mouse serum, urine or cell culture supernatants. Nordic Bioscience Diagnostics is not responsible for any other use of the kit or consequence hereof than described in this manual. Neither for misuse uses deviating from the procedure described in this manual. Furthermore, Nordic Bioscience Diagnostics is not to be made responsible neither for any diagnosis or conclusions made by the user or third party based on the results obtained with the RatLaps ELISA nor for any consequences such interpretations may cause.

2 Nordic Bioscience Diagnostics A/S Herlev Hovedgade 207 DK-2730 Herlev Denmark 0805A 1 2 INTRODUCTION Intended use and type of procedure The Nordic Bioscience Diagnostics A/S RatLaps ELISA is an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the quantitative determination of bone-related degradation products from C-terminal telopeptides of type I collagen in rat/mouse serum or urine and from rat/mouse bone released into cell culture supernatants by osteoclasts. The assay is for research-use-only. Summary and explanation of the test Type I collagen accounts for more than 90% of the organic matrix of bone and is synthesized primary in bone (1). During renewal of the skeleton bone matrix is degraded and consequently fragments of type I collagen is released into circulation. The resorption process can be studied in vitro by culturing bone cells on slices of bone or dentin.

3 The RatLaps ELISA are based on the observation that certain C-telopeptide degradation products from type I collagen released during osteoclastic bone resorption. With RatLaps ELISA it is possible to measure this degradation products in rat/mouse serum and urine and bone cell culture supernatants (2-8). Principle of the procedure The RatLaps ELISA is based upon the competitive binding of a polyclonal antibody to soluble RatLaps antigens EKSQDGGR or to immobilized RatLaps antigens. Briefly, the polyclonal antibody is raised against a synthetic peptide having a sequence (EKSQDGGR) specific for a part of the C-terminal telopeptide 1 chain of rat type I collagen. For standardization of the RatLaps ELISA a synthetic peptide (EKSQDGGR), which is specific for the C-terminal telopeptide 1 chain of type I collagen in rats has been used.

4 During the pre-incubation step, biotinylated EKSQDGGR is immobilized by binding to the streptavidin-coated microtitre wells. The wells are emptied and washed. Standards, control, or unknown samples (culture supernatant or rat/mouse serum or urine) are pipette into appropriate wells, followed by a solution of a primary antibody (polyclonal rabbit). Following the primary-incubation step the wells are emptied and washed. In the secondary-incubation step a solution of a Goat anti-Rabbit antibody conjugated with peroxidase (secondary antibody) is added and binds to the polyclonal rabbit antibody. After the third washing step a chromogenic substrate (TMB) is added and the color reaction is stopped with sulfuric acid. Finally, the absorbence at 450 nm is measured with 650 nm as reference if possible. The absorbence level is inversely related to concentration of RatLaps antigens in the sample.

5 PRECAUTIONS Storage Store the RatLaps ELISA upon receipt at 2-8 C. Under these conditions the reagents are stable until the expiry date stated on each vial. Warning The following precautions should be observed in the laboratory: Do not eat, drink or smoke where immuno diagnostic materials are being handled Do not pipette by mouth Wear gloves when handling immuno diagnostic materials Do not use reagents beyond their expiration date and do not mix reagents from different lots The RatLaps ELISA is for research-use-only 3 MATERIALS Specimen collection Please note that we strongly recommend using serum samples for investigation of in vivo models of bone disease, since this will give the best results due to reduced variability. However, the procedure can also be utilized with urinary samples. SERUM: Rat/mouse serum samples should be collected as fasting samples, either in the morning after an over night fasting or in the afternoon after a period of minimum 6 hours of fasting.

6 It is recommended to store rat serum samples at or below -20 C. URINE: Urinary samples can be collected as spot samples. In order to avoid influence from diurnal variation, urinary samples can also be collected as 24-hour urine samples by using metabolic cages or similar devices. It is recommended to store collected rat urine at 2-8 C for no more than one week, but in general at or below -20 C for prolonged storage. Results obtained by using urinary samples should be corrected for creatinine prior to evaluation. CULTURE: Culture supernatants harvested from bone cells cultured on surfaces of bone or dentin from rat or mouse. Preferably culture supernatants should be tested on the same day they are harvested. The culture supernatants can be stored at or below -20 C. Materials supplied Before opening the kit, please read the section on Precautions.

7 The kit contains reagents sufficient for 96 determinations. Streptavidin coated microtitre plate (MTP) Microwell strips (12 pcs. of 1x8 wells) pre coated with streptavidin. Supplied in a plastic frame. RatLaps Standard (Vial A) One vial ( mL) of a ready-for-use TRIS-buffered solution with protein stabilizer and preservative. RatLaps Standards (Vial B-F) Five vials ( mL/vial) ready-for-use, containing a synthetic peptide, EKSQDGGR, in a TRIS-buffered solution with protein stabilizer and preservative. Please refer to the enclosed Technical Data Sheet for the exact concentrations. Control (Vial CO) One vial ( mL) ready-for-use, containing a synthetic peptide, EKSQDGGR, in a TRIS-buffered solution with protein stabilizer and preservative. Please refer to the enclosed Technical Data Sheet for the exact concentrations. Biotinylated RatLaps Antigen (Vial no.)

8 1) One vial ( mL) of a ready-for-use solution containing a biotinylated peptide, EKSQDGGR, in a PBS-buffered solution with protein stabilizer and preservative. Primary Antibody (Vial no. 2) One vial ( mL) of ready-for-use solution containing polyclonal antibody specific for a part of the C-telopeptide 1 chain of rat type I collagen, in a buffered solution with protein stabilizer and preservative. 4 Peroxidase Conjugated Goat anti-Rabbit IgG (Vial ) One vial ( mL) of ready-for-us solution of peroxidase conjugated Goat anti-Rabbit IgG antibody in a buffered solution with protein stabilizer and preservative. Substrate Solution (Vial TMB) One vial (min. mL) of a ready-for-use tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) substrate in an acidic solution. Stopping Solution (Vial ST) One vial (min. mL) of ready-for-use M sulfuric acid. Washing Solution.

9 (Vial W) One vial (min. mL) of a concentrated Washing Solution containing detergent and preservative. Dilute 1+50 in distilled water before use. Sealing tape Adhesive film for covering wells during incubation. Materials required - not supplied Precision micropipettes to deliver 20 L Distilled water Precision 8 or 12-channel multipipette to deliver 100 L ELISA plate reader with both 450 nm and 650 nm filters 2 8 C incubator ASSAY PROTOCOL Prior to use, equilibrate all solutions to room temperature. Determine the number of strips needed for the entire experiment. It is recommended to test all samples in duplicate. In addition, for each ELISA plate 12 wells are recommended for standards and 2 wells are recommended for the Control. Place the appropriate number of strips in the plastic frame. Store unused immunostrips in the tightly closed foil bag with desiccant capsules.

10 1. Pre-incubation Add 100 L of Biotinylated RatLaps Antigen (vial no. 1) to each well, cover with sealing tape, and incubate for 30 5 minutes at room temperature (18-22 C). 2. Washing Wash the immuno strips 5 times manually with Washing Solution (vial W). Make sure that the wells are completely emptied after each washing cycle. Using an automated plate washer, follow the instructions of the manufacturer or the guidelines of the laboratory. Usually 5 washing cycles are adequate. 3. Primary incubation Add 20 L of Standards (vial A-F), Control (vial CO) or unknown samples into the appropriate wells followed by 100 L of Primary Antibody (vial no. 2). Cover the immuno strips with sealing tape and incubate over night (18 3 hours) at 2-8 C. 5 4. Washing See step 2 5. Secondary incubation Add 100 L of the Peroxidase conjugated Goat anti-Rabbit IgG Antibody (vial no.)